During the first hours of this Saturday, Venezuela was the scene of a series of air attacks coordinated by the United States armed forces. The bombings, which were concentrated on strategic defense and logistics points, have plunged the region into a state of maximum diplomatic and military alert.
The objectives of the operation
The detonations began at approximately 2:00 am (local time). According to confirmed reports, the attacks targeted key military installations, including:
Tiuna Fort: The main military complex of the capital.
La Carlota Air Base: Located in the heart of Caracas.
Port of La Guaira: Control points and hangars in the coastal zone.
Base N3 in Barquisimeto: Facilities linked to the F-16 fighter fleet.
Moments of uncertainty and tension
The roar of the missiles and the low-altitude overflight of aircraft caused an immediate shock to the civilian population. In sectors of Caracas, Miranda and Aragua, residents reported strong vibrations in their homes and columns of smoke visible from several kilometers.
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Tension escalated quickly when US President Donald Trump confirmed from Mar-a-Lago that he had ordered a “large-scale operation” under the premise of attacking command and control structures of the Venezuelan government.
Human balance: Military objectives without impact on civilians
Despite the magnitude of the explosions and the initial chaos generated by the noise of the offensive, the first official reports and reports from international organizations agree on a crucial point: no civilian injuries have been reported.
The attacks appear to have been executed with high precision technology, limiting damage to strictly military infrastructure and operational hangars. So far, diplomatic personnel and residential areas adjacent to the bases are safe, although the country remains under a state of shock.
Developing situation: While electrical services are gradually being restored in the affected areas of Caracas, the international community has begun to request emergency meetings at the OAS and the UN to address the implications of this intervention.
Moments of tension: this is how the bombing of Venezuela’s military bases was experienced: no civilian injuries were reported
The image of the total air supremacy of the United States just a few hours after the direct confrontation against the Maduro narcoterrorist regime began
(Those MH-47G helicopters of the 160th SOAR are not carrying gender courses)
— Nicolás Promanzio (@nicpromanzio) January 3, 2026